Two Way Pallets

Two-way pallets are manufactured with 3 basic components e.g. lower deck board, top deck board, and side bearer. They are referred to as “two-way” because it’s only possible for forklift trucks to enter them from the front or back. Two-way pallets are of the same high quality as any other pallet that we produce and are also the cheapest. However, maneuverability is limited because the forklift only has two points of entry. If making the best use of space in a warehouse is of optimum concern or the pallets are going to be loaded as freight, the better choice would be four-way pallets.

Two-way pallets are generally notched through the stringers to make it a four-way pallet. These types of pallets are primarily used to adhere to the standards of GMA (Grocery Manufacturer’s Association), a standard which is widely accepted in the USA. These are less labor-intensive to manufacture and are typically both stronger and more cost-effective than four-way pallets but offer less flexibility in terms of handling and so storage, space utilization and transport/shipping costs can be compromised. These pallets are also available with necessary heat treatment or fumigation as per the ISPM15 norms.

STRINGER PALLETS

Stringer pallets use a frame of three or more parallel pieces of timber (called stringers). The top deck-boards are then affixed to the stringers to create the pallet structure. Stringer pallets are a cost-efficient alternative to block pallets. Stringer pallets generally have a two-way entry for a forklift for handling, but this can be overcome by having a notch in the stringers. These types of pallets are extensively used in North America especially in the grocery industries and are designed to maximize load capacity in trucks.

There are hundreds of different size stringer pallets and there are many factors that determine which size or type of pallet is right for your product or application. The amount of weight to be put on the pallet, the type of moving equipment, the kind of automation equipment, the particular product, the cost, and the type of racking or storing system are all important aspects to consider when selecting a pallet.

SKID PALLETS

A stringer pallet with no bottom deck is known as a Skid pallet. Although it a cost-efficient handling solution, it compromises highly on the load-bearing capacity. Skids are often used as a permanent foundation for heavy machinery as they have the advantage of being mobile. However, their application in handling & transportation is decreasing.

NOTCHED STRINGER PALLETS

Stringer pallets are sometimes notched from the side to allow four-way entries. This is a design that is similar to the GMA standard pallets which are omnipresent in North America. We manufacture these pallets in Pine-wood which is generally used for export-related consignments with standard dimensions of 48″ x 40″.

Two Way Pallets

STRINGER PALLETS

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